Time for a hotel check, this time looking at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Southampton. Location: The DoubleTree Southampton is located about 4 miles outside Central Southampton, as a low rise building over five floors. It is located near the M27/M3, or a £12 Uber ride out that far. Check-in: Check-in was pretty much nothing short of omnishambles, with the hotel making … [Read more...]
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey proposes new prices rises all around… “Welcome to New York”
Nothing says welcome to a city than with more fees levied at a passenger - directly via an airfare ticket, or indirectly via other forms of costs. And the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are planning just that, with them bumping up fees all around once you leave New York JFK, Newark or La Guardia airports. $5 to use AirTrain JFK currently. Expect it to jump … [Read more...]
Examining the Airbus A321XLR
At the Paris Air Show last week, there was a real star of the show - the Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range), which amassed a bunch of orders and interest. Let's dive into it, and examine a few question this new type offers. Expanding the A320neo family Back to basics first. The A321XLR is a development of the Airbus A320 family. As you're aware the A320neo (new engine … [Read more...]
INVESTIGATION: UK ePassport Gates. Some interesting numbers… and interesting data withheld
The ePassport infrastructure is an important method of clearing passengers into the United Kingdom, with it being the primary method of clearing a European Union/European Economic Area and UK Citizens quickly. But I'm sure we've witnessed more than one rejection from the ePassport gates (and have suffered the process more than once). That led me to compose a Freedom of … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways buys 5% of China Southern Airlines
It seems that Qatar Airways is hedging its bets in Asia, with the group purchasing 5% of China Southern Airlines With Qatar Airways still at the mercy of its regional partners who cut off access to the country for political reasons, the airline has been expanding beyond the Middle East and Gulf area. Currently, the airline owns: 20% of IAG (British … [Read more...]
Gatwick Airport partially sold off
I've always amazed at what you can buy in the January sales. For the infrastructure group Vinci, and it's division Vinci Airports - they're to purchase a controlling share in Gatwick Airport (which is currently owned by Global Infrastructure Partnerships). Gatwick airport overhead view - Image, Vinci Global Infrastructure Partners acquired Gatwick airport in 2009, … [Read more...]
In Travel – Brexit means ETIAS fees are due from 2021
For the Daily Mail/Dail Express reader who jets off one a year (and for the rest of us who travel because travel is enjoyable), it seems one of the side-effects of the annoying process that is Brexit (Britain leaving the European Union) will be that UK Citizens - whilst able to enter the European Union Visa-Free, you will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information … [Read more...]
WOW Air attracts a saviour in Indigo Partners…
It seems the twists and turns that the history of WOW Air has taken another turn - with Indigo Partners lining up for a possible takeover bid. The news broke towards the end of last week, shortly after Icelandair decided to not to proceed with the takeover. So, some of you might be scratching your head on who Indigo Partners are. They're a Private equity company, and … [Read more...]
IcelandAir Group walks away from WOW Air takeover
It seems things are not so wonderful between IcelandAir Group and WOW Air - with IcelandAir Group walking away from the takeover. WOW Air Airbus A321 at Amsterdam Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Originally, Icelandair group looked to be the savior of WOW Air by purchasing it. However, it seems neither airline was able to meet the conditions for the … [Read more...]
The battle for FlyBe: IAG begins sniffing around…
It seems International Airlines Group (IAG – owner of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling) is joining the battle for FlyBe. Flybe Dash8 Q400 at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. As we all know, Flybe is in more than a spot of bother – with the airline placing itself up for sale. Virgin Atlantic has had declared its interest in the … [Read more...]
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